GUS and Elective Subjects

Individual Study Plan

 

All 3-4 year BA students and MA students can can choose optional subjects not only from the ones suggested in study program but also from the subjects from the List of Open Electives by filling in an individual study plan.

With the individual study plan you can choose electives in other faculties as well, if the professor, who teaches that subject, agrees to accept you.

Choosing subjects at other VU faculties

 

If you choose subjects at VU MIF, you have to receive approval from the professor who teaches the subject and you have to inform the Study Department of VU MIF via e-mail

If you choose subjects at VU KnF, you have to receive approval from the professor who teaches the subject and you have to inform the Study Department of VU KnF via e-mail i

If you choose subjects at VU EVAF, you have to receive approval from the professor who teaches the subject and you have to inform the Study Department of VU EVAF via e-mail 

When you fill the application for an individual study plan on is.vu.lt you need to attach the approval of the professor and the approval of that faculty's Study Department.

 

Approved by the Board of Studies on 2022-02-11.

In semester 8 BA and semester 4 MA students cannot take courses in other departments.

Individual study plan for 4th year BA students

3rd year BA students who wish to make an individual study plan can choose subjects from the list of subjects offered by the Faculty of Philology in the Individual Study List.

1. Students can submit their individual study plans without the approval of the professor, as long as there are places available. If all places are filled, students will be informed by IS VU and a written professor's approval (a screenshot of the e-mail) must be attached to the plan (note that you can only attach files in .pdf format). 

2. Fill a request individual study plan on IS VU (in eAPPLICATIONS section). In the request, you have to name such information (see the picture below): the name of the course, the name and surname of the professor, the study programme in which the subject is taught and its' semester. The relevant information is provided in the table.

3. You can fill in the request from December 8th to 14th and during the first two weeks of the new semester. 

4. In the beginning of the semester, check your schedule compatibility. If you want to edit your individual study plan or fill in a new one, contact Study Department by e-mail (). 

The List of Individual Studies modules for 2024/2025 Spring Semester

 

*If you have any questions regarding subjects or course descriptions, contact the professor. You can also consult with the Study department: 

Open electives for MA students in the Faculty of Philology

If you want to arrange an individual study plan for open electives instead of electives taught in your programme, you have to:

1. If the number of places in the subject is unlimited, students can register for the subject without the professor's written approval. You only need to submit your Individual study plan via is.vu.lt

2. If there is a set number of places in the subject, students can submit their Individual study plans without professor's approval only when the colour of the column is white. If the colour is grey, a written professor's approval (a screenshot of the e-mail) must be attached to the plan (note that you can only attach files in .pdf format). 

3. Fill a request individual study plan on IS VU (in eAPPLICATIONS section). In the request, you have to name such information (see the picture below): the name of the course, the name and surname of the professor, the study programme in which the subject is taught and its' semester. The relevant information is provided in the table.

4. You can fill in the request from December 1st to 7th and during the first two weeks of the new semester. 

5. In the beginning of the semester, check your schedule compatibility. If you want to edit your individual study plan or fill in a new one, contact Study Department by e-mail (). 

*If you have any questions regarding subjects or course descriptions contact the head of study programme in which the subject is taught or the professor. You can also consult with the Study department: 

ATTENTION: If you want to register for a course in another programme, please cancel your earlier registration on IS VU.

NOTE: Please always check the language of instruction before you register for a subject.

The List of Open Electives for 2025/2026 Autumn Semester>

 

 

GUS Subjects

 

You can also fill an individual study plan for GUS subjects (General university studies).

If you want to choose a GUS subject instead of the electives in your study programme, you need to:

1. During the registration or a few days before it starts, contact the Study department () and ask for an individual credit plan for GUS subjects (indicate how many subjects you are going to choose).

2. When the registration opens, register for the GUS on is.vu.lt

ATTENTION: If you do not use your GUS credits this semester (do not register), please let us know (), otherwise you will have a debt in the system.

 

You can find the full list of GUS subjects here